# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032260019` · 08/07/2003 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608135)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON THE SCOOP IN THE CHARGING STATION WHEN THE PLUGS APPARENTLY STUCK. WHILE TUGGING ON PLUGS THE ONE PLUG SUDDENLY DISLODGED THUS STRIKING HIM ON UPPER LIP.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*